On the way to the restaurant, Tang Xiaobao kept making and receiving calls.

Chen Mengyao, Qi Xiaoyu, Xiaoyanzi, Yingying, Zhao Haiyang, including Princess Alice...

All his friends and relatives were calling to say hello.

Well, although the process was a bit troublesome, I was still very touched.

Life is worth it if we have so many people who care about us.

Tang Xiaobao thinks so.

The dinner was sumptuous and of high standard.

Jiangnan City's top restaurant, a large VIP box, was filled with guests.

High-ranking government officials, as well as the Luo and Zheng families among the four major families, are just supporting roles, and Tang Xiaobao is the absolute protagonist.

It's just that he personally doesn't like such occasions.

Clinking glasses...

Tang Xiaobao dealt with it patiently.

In the middle of the night, he made an excuse to go to the bathroom and get some fresh air outside.

After draining the water and lighting a cigarette, Tang Xiaobao started smoking in the smoking room outside the toilet.

Outside the window are flashing neon lights. Jiangnan City, as a leader among the country's second-tier cities, has developed rapidly in recent years and has entered the ranks of first-tier cities. The city is extremely prosperous.

But for some reason, Tang Xiaobao disliked this city.

Love the house and love the dog?

Oh, Luoya is here, but he still can't fall in love with her. Instead, he is tired of the many hypocritical courtesies at the banquet.

"Give me a cigarette."

Tang Xiaobao turned around, frowned, and asked, "Why did you run out?"

Zheng Wen was clearly unhappy. In fact, she had been in a bad mood since she started eating. She held out her hand: "Cigarette!"

"Girl, what are you smoking?"

Tang Xiaobao complained, but she still handed one to Zheng Wen.

"lighter."

Tang Xiaobao lit the fire for her.

Unexpectedly, Zheng Wen took the lighter herself.

Click.

In the firelight, her face looked pale and tired.

Her movements were very experienced. She took a deep puff, swallowed it, and blew the smoke out of her nostrils. She began to cough, and her face turned red from coughing.

It turns out she doesn't smoke.

Tang Xiaobao wanted to put out the cigarette for her, but she dodged it and said, "Just let me smoke one. I'm really upset."

"What's wrong? You seemed to be in a bad mood last night. You need to think more positively. This matter has passed. It was a close call. You can't be like others and get stuck in it and can't get out. I have high hopes for you. In my impression, you are very strong." Tang Xiaobao comforted and encouraged.

Zheng Wen glanced at him and asked, "When did I get so caught up in this? Do you think I'm still worried about the kidnapping? You think I have a psychological trauma, but I don't. I really don't."

ah?

Tang Xiaobao was confused.

"Really?"

"Really not."

Zheng Wen said seriously.

Tang Xiaobao was puzzled and said, "Then why are you so sad? You're home now, you should be happy. Oh, are you mad at your parents? That's wrong. Don't you know they've been worried and mad lately? Something must have delayed them tonight. Isn't your uncle here?"

"I don't want to go back to this home." Zheng Wen said angrily.

Tang Xiaobao was embarrassed: "Don't want to go home?"

"Didn't Yaya tell you?"

Tang Xiaobao pretended to be confused: "What?"

"My family doesn't have any warmth at all. They just force me to get married and insist on going on blind dates."

sweat……

Tang Xiaobao became a little wary and said, "My family is doing this for your own good. You're not a child anymore—"

"Are you saying I'm an old woman?"

Zheng Wen interrupted Tang Xiaobao: "I am the same age as Yaya, do you think I am old? Should I be anxious?"

Ahem…

Tang Xiaobao said awkwardly: "It's still a little small."

"They always want to use me as a bargaining chip to exchange for benefits. What's the point of such a family? Is there any warmth left? How can I even think of going back to a home like this? Parents like these—oh, I can't choose, but I really don't want to listen to them. Tell me, how should I cope after I go back? Should I run away from my marriage again? Or get kidnapped again…"

Tang Xiaobao didn't dare to express his opinion easily.

He was always a little wary.

At Yanjing University, he and Zheng Wen were classmates for a period of time, and he had a certain understanding of Zheng Wen.

What a high IQ.

He was afraid of falling into a trap.

The key point is that Zheng Wen gave him her first kiss on the island, so he had to be vigilant and on guard.

Is Zheng Wen a great beauty?

Of course.

Does Tang Xiaobao like beautiful women?

Of course I like it.

But some people seem destined to be just friends.

At most, we are not yet lovers.

For example, Zheng Wen.

Seeing that Tang Xiaobao didn't say anything, Zheng Wen couldn't help but said, "Hey, are you listening to me?"

"Yes, I have."

"Then you won't speak?"

"Well, every family has its own problems. What can I say?"

Tang Xiaobao smiled bitterly. "Are we friends?" Zheng Wen asked.

Tang Xiaobao quickly said, "Yes."

"Are you good friends?"

"yes."

"When your friends are in trouble, you just turn a blind eye. What's the difference between you and them? Why am I so miserable?"

Zheng Wen let out a long sigh.

Tang Xiaobao shuddered.

Feeling sad about the passing of spring and autumn?

This is not Zheng Wen's style.

Why are you so nervous?

Tang Xiaobao shut up and didn't dare to speak.

But sometimes, the problem cannot be solved just because he doesn't want to talk.

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